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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 02/04/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

 

NOPD Sergeant Henry Burke Arrested in Payroll Fraud Case

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — The New Orleans Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau has arrested Sergeant Henry Burke on four counts of public payroll fraud and six counts of injuring public records.

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Former ADA Tony Vu Tran Arrested in Drug Trafficking Case

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — A former assistant district attorney who previously worked in Orleans Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish has been arrested on allegations he operated a drug trafficking organization spanning multiple parishes.

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Austin Gardner Arrested in Old Orchard Beach Burglary Case

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (WGME) — Old Orchard Beach Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted burglary at a local business last week.

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Donald Estes Pleads Guilty to Stealing Veteran’s Benefits

CONCORD, N.H. (WGME) — A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly a quarter-million dollars in disability benefits from an elderly veteran who was unable to manage his own finances.

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Gqeberha Businessman Sandile Malusi Charged With Fraud

A Gqeberha businessman and his company have been arrested and charged with fraud and contraventions of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA in connection with an alleged irregular municipal contract.

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Elizabeth Holderness Arrested in Death of Toddler in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — A Jacksonville woman has been arrested following an investigation into the death of a 16-month-old boy last December, according to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office.

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Craven County Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Decades in Prison

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — Two Craven County men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following major drug trafficking prosecutions, officials announced Wednesday.

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Christopher Kornegay Sentenced to Life for Double Homicide

ONSWLOW COUNTY, N.C. — An Onslow County man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2023 double homicide.

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James Cody Laurine Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty in New Bern

NEW BERN, N.C. — A New Bern man has been charged with felony animal cruelty following an investigation by the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.

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Emiliano De La Garza Arrested for Bexar County Burglaries

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A man was arrested Monday after a series of burglaries and thefts in a Northwest Bexar County neighborhood, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

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Carmelo Johnson Arrested in Macon Hit-and-Run Death Case

MACON, Ga. — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Rocky Creek Road that occurred in August.

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Ethan Christiansen Arrested for Stolen Car and Drug Charges in Naperville

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A Naperville man was arrested Monday after fleeing from a car reported stolen the previous day.

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Three Arrested in Kokomo Theft Ring, Police Say

KOKOMO, Ind. — Three men have been arrested in connection with a theft ring, the Kokomo Police Department announced Tuesday.

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Michel Alvarez Arrested in Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A man has been arrested in connection with a multi-state diesel fuel theft, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.

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Jarvis Cain Arrested Again for Drug Trafficking in Alabama

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — A man was arrested Thursday on drug trafficking charges while he was already out on bond for separate drug offenses, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) reported.

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Bobby Hamblen Pleads Guilty to 2020 Roommate Murder

MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A Somerville man pleaded guilty Monday to the 2020 murder of his roommate, according to court records obtained by News 19.

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San Joaquin Men Arrested in $500K Trailer Theft in Nevada

STOREY COUNTY, Nev. — Three men from San Joaquin County, California, were arrested in Nevada after authorities recovered about $500,000 in stolen goods from semi-truck trailers, according to the Storey County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).

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Jerry Lee Washington Jr. Arrested in Shelby County Theft Spree

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — A Montevallo man has been arrested on 17 charges after a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reported.

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Brandon Michael Heath Arrested for Walmart Tire Theft in Conway

CONWAY, S.C. — A Conway man was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing four tires from a Walmart last week, the Conway Police Department (CPD) reported.

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Jaida Braddy Charged in Death of David Hutchinson in Marion

MARION COUNTY, S.C. — A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man found last week in a trash can on Pearl Street in Marion, authorities said.

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Michael Amerson Arrested in Iowa City Credit Card Theft Case

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) arrested Michael Amerson, 32, Tuesday in connection with a 2025 credit card theft investigation.

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Logan Otter Arrested for Multi-Store Theft in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Authorities arrested a La Grange man Monday following a reported theft at a store along American Avenue.

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Josie Crafton Arrested for Meth Trafficking in Madisonville

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — A routine traffic stop led to a drug arrest Saturday night on Sugg Street, according to Madisonville Police.

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Erin D. Jackson Arrested in Springfield Cannabis Burglary

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Around 5 a.m. on February 1, Springfield Police responded to a burglary in progress at Studio 420, 651 Linton Ave. Unit 300.

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Grand Junction Man Arrested for Camper Theft, Drugs, and Weapons

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A Grand Junction man and a woman were arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a camper from Montrose County.

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California Man Arrested in Alabama for Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A California man was arrested Monday in DeKalb County after authorities discovered over 600 gallons of diesel fuel in a U-Haul van.

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Christopher Duke Arrested After Stolen Handgun Found in Traffic Stop

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — A stolen Smith & Wesson 9 mm handgun led to the arrest of a Sylacauga man following a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.

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Earl Joe Nelson Pleads Guilty in Mississippi School Embezzlement Case

OXFORD, Miss. — A Mississippi school superintendent and a schoolteacher pleaded guilty in federal court on charges of conspiracy to commit embezzlement, officials announced.

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Syntedrick Brown Arrested in North Austin Credit Union Robbery

AUSTIN, Texas — A man is in federal custody after authorities say he robbed a North Austin credit union last week.

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Ahmed Shkais Arrested in Oakville Auto Theft Investigation

OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) arrested three males and laid multiple charges following an early morning auto theft investigation in Oakville.

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Dominic Kanin Arrested in Queens Car Theft and Kidnapping

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens man was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a vehicle and kidnapping a 72-year-old man who was sitting in the backseat, police said.

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League City Retail Blitz Leads to Identity Theft Arrests

LEAGUE CITY, Texas — A retail “Blitz” operation conducted by the League City Police Department (LCPD) on Jan. 28, 2026, resulted in two arrests and the discovery of a broader identity theft scheme, according to a department press release.

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Chansaique Collins, Sharda Ware Arrested in CVS Theft

SPRING, Texas — Two women were arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $2,000 in merchandise from a CVS store on January 29, 2026.

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Abel Figueroa, Ethan Wing Arrested in Cocaine Case

ATHENS, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a federal search warrant south of Athens on January 29, 2026.

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Samuel Rohrer Arrested for Firearm, Drug Possession

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — A stolen firearm has been recovered and a suspect arrested following an investigation by the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office.

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Vivian Brink Faces Court for R1.9M Bank Theft

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Former Standard Bank employee Vivian Brink, 60, is set to appear in court today after being released on bail in January, following his arrest on charges of theft and fraud.

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Kayla Thomson, Freddie Uptain Arrested for Shoplifting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Saturday afternoon, Sacramento police investigated a shoplifting incident at Ulta, leading to the arrest of two suspects with prior theft records.

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Michael Viera, Daniel Santana Arrested in $20M Cocaine Bust

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County authorities have seized nearly 700 pounds of cocaine in what is being described as one of the largest drug busts in the county’s history.

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Marlon Russell Jr. Arrested in Gary Drug Bust

GARY, Ind. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force – Regional Enforcement Team (DTF-RET) conducted a narcotics operation resulting in the arrest of Marlon Russell Jr., a convicted felon suspected of drug dealing in Gary.

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Ulee Johnson Arrested in Newburgh Cocaine Bust

GOSHEN, NY — After a seven-month investigation into narcotics activity in Newburgh, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested three individuals on charges of drug possession.

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