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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 02/05/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Deniya Dickens, Tahagi Brown Charged in Wake Fraud Case

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — Two people have been arrested in connection with a months-long mail theft and check fraud scheme that targeted residents across Wake County, according to sheriff’s deputies.

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Saheed Bello Arrested Over N90m FinTech Fraud in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria — Detectives from the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, have arrested an employee of a digital financial services firm over an alleged N90 million insider fraud.

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Precious Onudhona Arrested in ₦48.5m Romance Scam

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Airport Police Command in Lagos has arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged role in a fraud scheme valued at ₦48.5 million, police confirmed.

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Vikas Patel Arrested in US for Human Trafficking

Ahmedabad — A 42-year-old Gujarat man has been arrested in the United States on charges of human trafficking, sexual abuse, rape, and theft by deception, following complaints by two former employees in Kentucky.

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Sparta Brothers Get 20 Years in Georgia Lottery Fraud Case

Sparta, Ga. — Two brothers from Sparta have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a years-long investigation into a sophisticated lottery fraud and racketeering scheme that spanned more than a dozen counties across Georgia.

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Khalid Kamau Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Trespass

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass, ending a legal case that once threatened to go to trial but leaving lingering questions about accountability, public trust, and leadership.

Octavio Curiel Martinez Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A Los Angeles County judge has sentenced 43-year-old Octavio Curiel Martinez to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2018 murder of his pregnant wife, Ana Maria Nunez.

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William Stevenson Indicted in Death of Second Wife

DELAWARE — William Stevenson, the former husband of First Lady Jill Biden, has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his second wife, Linda Stevenson, late last year, New Castle County police said Tuesday.

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Two Arrested in Victorville Shooting That Killed Teen

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of 14-year-old Jeremy Rosales in Victorville last month, San Bernardino County authorities said.

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Caleb Elliott Indicted in Celina ISD Child Abuse Case

CELINA, Texas — Former Celina Independent School District teacher and coach Caleb Elliott has been officially indicted by a Collin County grand jury on multiple felony charges, including possession of child pornography, invasive visual recording, and sexual performance by a child.

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Four Arrested in $1M Multi-State SNAP Fraud Scheme

BOSTON, Mass. — Four Massachusetts residents have been charged in a multi-state fraud scheme that used over 100 stolen identities to obtain more than $1 million in food stamps and pandemic-era unemployment benefits, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

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West Baton Rouge Fraud Check Ring Leads to Multiple Arrests

PORT ALLEN, La. — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a fraudulent check investigation has resulted in multiple arrests and several outstanding warrants.

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Albany Man Arrested for Meth Possession, Stolen Vehicle

ALBANY, La. — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in January for possession of methamphetamine following a traffic stop, authorities said.

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Frostburg Man Arrested on 18 Fraud Charges

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Frostburg man is awaiting trial after being arrested during a search warrant at his Park Avenue apartment, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Durant Men Arrested for $10K Bond Forgery

DURANT, Okla. — Two men in Bryan County are facing felony charges for allegedly attempting to defraud a bank, authorities said.

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Honey Grove Man Arrested for Woman’s Death

HONEY GROVE, Texas — Police in Honey Grove have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman at a local residence, authorities said.

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Romanian Trio Arrested for ATM Distraction Theft in Villa Park

Authorities in Orange County are warning bank customers to remain vigilant at outdoor ATMs after three Romanian nationals were arrested for orchestrating a distraction theft operation. The arrests stem from a scheme that began in November 2025.

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Karnes City Man Arrested for Alleged Theft from Masonic Lodge

KARNES CITY, Texas — Authorities arrested a Karnes City man in connection with the alleged theft of funds from a local Masonic Lodge.

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Two Arrested in Bandera County Drug Bust

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas — Two men were arrested after deputies discovered drugs and a large sum of cash during a specialized operation.

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San Antonio Murder Convict Sentenced to 30 Years

SAN ANTONIO — A man convicted of murder has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a fatal break-in.

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San Antonio Man Arrested with 40 Ounces of Meth, Dozens of Weapons

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man is facing serious drug and firearms charges after deputies discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine and multiple weapons following a chase and crash on the city’s West Side.

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Daniel Island Man Arrested in North Charleston Copper Wire Theft

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Daniel Island man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of copper electrical wire from a North Charleston restaurant.

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Two Arrested in Folsom for Identity Theft Attempt at Car Dealership

FOLSOM — Two individuals were arrested after attempting to purchase a vehicle using stolen identities at a local car dealership.

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Augusta University Student-Athlete Arrested for Felony Theft

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Augusta University student-athlete Lauren Marie Posa, a member of the AU Volleyball team, was booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on felony theft charges.

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Moorhead Man Arrested for Multi-County Mail Theft

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Moorhead man, Michael J. Hunter, 50, has been arrested in connection with multiple mail thefts impacting 250 residents across Cass and Ransom Counties.

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Former West Fargo Church Manager Indicted for $600K Embezzlement

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Carly Anne Tufte, former business manager of Faith Journey Lutheran Church, has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly embezzling approximately $600,000 over more than five years.

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Fargo Man Derrick Kingbird Charged with Felony Terrorizing

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he violently assaulted a victim and threatened to torture and kill them during an incident inside a Fargo apartment.

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Naython Bergeron-Davila Charged in Sturtevant Car Break-Ins

STURTEVANT, Wis. — A Racine County man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after authorities say he broke into several vehicles and stole property worth thousands of dollars in Sturtevant late last month.

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Former Bank Windhoek Employee Heidi Boois Charged in Namcor Case

WINDHOEK — A former Bank Windhoek employee has made her first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court after being arrested in connection with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case.

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Glen Burnie Pair Charged After Stolen Car Chase in Calvert

CALVERT COUNTY, Md. — A man and woman from Glen Burnie are facing criminal charges following a January 26, 2026 incident involving a stolen vehicle, a police pursuit, and the alleged discovery of drugs and paraphernalia, according to court documents.

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Amahd Alston Arrested in Johnston County Mailbox Theft Case

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities have arrested a Durham man in connection with a string of mailbox check thefts and forgery cases reported in western Johnston County. Investigators say approximately 10 victims reported checks stolen from their mailboxes over several months last year.

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Michael Jowers Arrested After Vista Park iPad Theft

DOUGLAS, Ga. — A Douglas man was arrested after allegedly stealing an iPad from Vista Park and later being found in possession of methamphetamine, according to the Douglas Police Department.

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Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Victor Target

VICTOR, N.Y. — A routine shopping trip ended in an arrest after deputies say a woman allegedly walked out of a Target store without paying for merchandise.

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Moorhead Man Arrested in Multi-County Mail Theft Investigation

NORTH DAKOTA — A Moorhead man has been arrested in connection with a string of mail thefts in Cass and Ransom counties.

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Corpus Christi Man Arrested After Business Robbery

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police arrested 47-year-old Paul Loera following a robbery at a business located on the 5000 block of Greenwood Drive on Tuesday night.

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Orland Park Man Arrested in Connection with Stolen Rolls-Royce

ORLAND PARK, Ill. — Orland Park police arrested 31-year-old Husamuldeen Abed last week in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in the parking lot of Papa Joe’s.

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