Virginia Man Ankit Patel Arrested for Scamming Elderly Woman
A 28-year-old Virginia man, Ankit Rajeshkumar Patel, has been arrested for allegedly scamming a Barberton woman out of over $130,000. The arrest took place after a coordinated effort between the Barberton Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. Patel, who is from Newport News, Virginia, faces felony theft charges related to defrauding an elderly person.
Nancy Mavrich and Kaleigh Fields Arrested in Identity Theft Scam
Two women, Nancy Mavrich, 20, and Kaleigh Fields, 23, were arrested after they were caught attempting to collect stolen iPhones in a scam targeting residents of the Tyler Park neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky.
Ra’Shawn Carter Arrested for Scamming $49,000 from Elderly Victims
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Ra’Shawn Carter, a 31-year-old man from Canton, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with felony theft by swindle after allegedly scamming nearly $50,000 from elderly victims in Minnesota.
Ramil Phanthawong & Thanawut Kanyaphan Arrested in Call Centre Scam
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested two key suspects involved in an international call centre scam, where victims were defrauded by individuals posing as police officers. The arrested men, Ramil Phanthawong, 31, and Thanawut Kanyaphan, 28, were apprehended in Sa Kaeo and Chonburi provinces, respectively.
Yuta Cho Arrested for Defrauding Client of ¥10 Million in Fake Investment Scheme
Tokyo — Yuta Cho, a former employee of Nomura Securities, has been arrested by Tokyo police on suspicion of defrauding an elderly client of ¥10 million ($65,000) through a fake investment offer.
Chattanooga Man Charged with Murder After Shooting Alexander Newton
Chattanooga, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting another man to death in an abandoned multi-unit complex on the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway.
Carroll County Man and Teen Arrested in Major Drug Bust
Carroll Co., Miss. — A 44-year-old man, Jonathan Shurrod Phillips, and a 16-year-old teen were arrested during a drug bust in Carroll County, Mississippi, following a six-month narcotics investigation.
Zanesville Pair Arrested in Drug Bust After Seizing 500+ Grams of Meth
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Two individuals were arrested following a significant drug bust in Cambridge, Ohio, as part of a joint operation by multiple counties under the Central Ohio Drug Task Force (CODE).
Second Woman Arrested in Connection to $400K Lego Theft Ring
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A second woman has been arrested in connection with a large-scale theft operation that allegedly stole over $400,000 worth of Lego products from stores across multiple states, including East Texas.
Gaithersburg Man Arrested for Multiple Auto Thefts
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 26-year-old man, Oscar Rodriguez Hernandez, has been arrested for multiple thefts from autos in Gaithersburg. Police suspect there may be additional victims yet to come forward.
11 Arrested and $7,600 Worth of Stolen Merchandise Recovered in San Bernardino Retail Theft Operation
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA — In a successful operation aimed at tackling retail theft, 11 individuals were arrested and approximately $7,600 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered by Redlands Police Department. The bust, which took place on January 30, 2025, was the result of a six-hour operation conducted by the Community Engagement Team.
Canisteo Man Arrested on Theft and Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
CANISTEO, N.Y. — Alex J. Trevino, a Canisteo man, was arrested on February 5, 2025, after being found in possession of stolen property and fentanyl during a traffic stop.
Lynchburg Man Arrested in Connection to Multiple Bicycle Thefts at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Antwain Maurice Booth, a 45-year-old man from Lynchburg, has been arrested in connection with several bicycle thefts on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg.
Qu’Shawn Manns Sentenced to 20 Years in Murder of Justin Prillaman
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) – Qu’Shawn Manns, at the heart of a 2022 mistrial in the Franklin County murder case, has pleaded guilty to the murder of his long-time friend Justin Prillaman. On February 5, 2025, a Franklin County judge sentenced Manns to 20 years in prison for the crime, to be served alongside his previous sentences for other charges from 2022.
Pearson Mayor Robert “Buster” Johnson Arrested on Multiple Charges
PEARSON, GA (WDBJ) – Pearson Mayor Robert “Buster” Johnson, 49, of Pearson, Atkinson County, Georgia, has been arrested and charged with a wide range of criminal offenses. The charges include multiple counts related to bribery, fraud, theft, and conspiracy.
37 Defendants Indicted in Massive South Georgia Drug Trafficking Scheme
A newly unsealed federal indictment has named 37 individuals in a sprawling drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned multiple South Georgia counties. The indictment, in USA v. Brinson, et al., details the alleged involvement of defendants in Coffee, Atkinson, and Bacon Counties in a network distributing drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and marijuana. Many of those named in the indictment are incarcerated at various Georgia state prisons.
Three Mexican Nationals Arrested in Bellevue Drug Deal
BELLEVUE, WA (WDBJ) – Three Mexican nationals were arrested in Bellevue in connection with a major drug deal involving more than 25 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced Tuesday.
Louisiana Doctor Sentenced to 7+ Years for Illegal Drug Distribution
A Louisiana doctor, Adrian Dexter Talbot, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in conspiring to illegally distribute over 1.8 million doses of controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. Additionally, Talbot was convicted for defrauding health care programs, totaling over $5.4 million in fraudulent claims, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced today.
Former Fire Department Treasurer Accused of Stealing $309,000
ONEIDA COUNTY, NY — Jonnell Rose, the former treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, was arrested and arraigned in Vernon Town Court on charges of stealing $309,000 from the department.
Morgan Ashley Kirby Convicted in Oklahoma Drug Conspiracy
In June 2024, Morgan Ashley Kirby, 20, was convicted of drug conspiracy and attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The conviction came after a federal jury heard evidence from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced for $2M SNAP Fraud Scheme
Jenny Espinal Tejada, 34, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Espinal Tejada, who owned a corner grocery store, was found guilty of using her unapproved store to redeem SNAP benefits, resulting in over $1.8 million in fraudulent transactions.
Two Women Arrested in Pearl River County Shoplifting and Drug Bust
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, MS — Two women were recently arrested in connection with a shoplifting investigation that took place in Pearl River County. The investigation, which began on Friday, January 25, led authorities to a discovery that extended beyond the initial crime.
Five Arrested in Fatal New Year’s Eve Shooting in Adams County
Adams County, MS — A tragic shooting on New Year’s Eve has led to the arrests of five individuals in connection with the fatal incident that occurred on Finger Lane on December 31, 2024. According to authorities, one person was killed, and five others were injured in the shooting.
Robert Lake Arrested for $17M Health Care Fraud Scheme
Robert Lake, 62, of East Rockaway, New York, was arrested at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after being indicted for federal health care fraud, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Joshua Demarshall Andrews Arrested for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend
A tragic incident unfolded on the morning of January 27, 2025, when 29-year-old Joshua Demarshall Andrews allegedly abducted his ex-girlfriend, Glynis Jackson, from the Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi. According to Sheriff Randy Tucker, Jackson was tragically shot multiple times during the abduction and later found deceased near the 161-mile marker on I-55 in Holmes County.
Allyssa Bailey Arrested on Multiple Charges in Junction City
Allyssa Bailey, 28, of Junction City, was arrested on January 27, 2025, following a series of criminal charges. At approximately 3:31 PM, Bailey was taken into custody in the 300 block of West 6th Street after Geary County deputies executed an arrest warrant issued by the Geary County District Court.
Jessica Urbina Arrested in Manhattan for Drug Possession Charges
Jessica Urbina, a 20-year-old resident of Manhattan, Kansas, was arrested on January 29, 2025, in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. Urbina faces multiple charges, including possessing and using drug paraphernalia with the intent to introduce into the human body. She is also charged with two counts of possession of opiates, opium, narcotics, or certain stimulants.
Emma Gomez Arrested for Drug Offenses in Dickinson County
On January 23, 2024, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, with help from the Chapman Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 Block of Nicholson Road in Chapman. The search was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Qu-Shawn Manns Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Murder in VA Case
Franklin County, VA – Qu-Shawn Manns, the man charged in connection with a shooting that led to the death of one brother and the injury of another, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court, bringing closure to a case that had been unresolved for years.
Charles Owens Arrested for Child Sex Crimes in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, NC – Charles Owens, 27, of Hertford, has been arrested by the Aberdeen Police Department on charges related to child sex crimes. Owens faces multiple serious charges, including abduction of a child, indecent liberties with a child, solicitation of a child by computer, and first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Loren McNeill Arrested for Breaking and Entering, Larceny in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, NC – Loren McNeill, 19, of Aberdeen, is facing a series of felony charges after a breaking and entering incident that occurred in December 2024. McNeill has been charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking or entering, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, felony identity theft, and resisting a public officer. He was placed under a $40,500 secured bond at the Moore County Detention Center.
Former Mt. Diablo School District Employee Arrested for Fraud
CONCORD, CA – Eric Rego, 39, of El Dorado Hills, was arrested and charged with mail fraud after an investigation revealed he had stolen electronic devices intended for students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). Rego, formerly the program coordinator for MDUSD, used school district funds to purchase electronics and then sold them for personal gain.
Three Women Arrested for Attempted Drug Smuggling at Fluvanna Prison
FLUVANNA COUNTY, VA – A brazen attempt to smuggle a large quantity of illegal drugs into the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women has led to the arrest of three women from Roanoke and Pearisburg.
Danville Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Shooting of Roommate
DANVILLE, VA – A Danville man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his roommate, Quayshawn Malik Witherspoon, in March 2024. Louis Sirach Garnett III, 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Daniel Duncan Indicted for 2013 Double Homicide in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA – A grand jury has returned indictments against 43-year-old Daniel Elwood Duncan in connection to the 2013 double homicide of Vicky Purdy and Ricky Dodson, marking a significant development in a case that remained unsolved for over a decade.
Corinth Man Arrested for Drug Possession After Traffic Stop
PRENTISS COUNTY, MS – Neal Dwayne Seals, 54, of Corinth, was arrested on January 17, 2025, after deputies discovered evidence of drug possession during a routine traffic stop in Prentiss County.
Booneville Woman Arrested for Drug Possession at Safety Checkpoint
PRENTISS COUNTY, MS – Kristin Rae Whitley, 34, of Booneville, was arrested on February 2, 2025, following a safety checkpoint on Highway 4 East near County Road 3371 in the Hobo Community.
Tupelo Man Arrested for Impersonating Federal Agent in Scam
BOONEVILLE, MS – Hitesh Ratilal Mashiyava, 38, of Tupelo, was arrested on January 30, 2025, following an investigation into a fraudulent scheme where he allegedly impersonated a federal agent to scam funds from a citizen.
Booneville Man Jalen Taylor Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence
BOONEVILLE, MS – Jalen Marques Taylor, 27, of Booneville, was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence following a reported incident on East Heights Street.
Hazleton Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
HAZLETON, PA – A Hazleton man, Anthony Jordan Vega, 29, has been sentenced to 188 months (15 years) in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and other controlled substances in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.
