Jamaican Men Arrested for $200K Scam Targeting U.S. Seniors
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) – Four men from Jamaica are facing charges after allegedly defrauding victims across the United States, including the Gulf Coast, out of more than $200,000.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for $37K Scam in Albany, Ore
ALBANY, Ore. – Two Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with a scam that nearly defrauded an Albany resident of more than $37,000 earlier this month, according to Albany police.
McCaine and Hines Sentenced for Role in Mobile Drug Conspiracy
Court documents reveal that McCaine and Hines were listed among the distributors in Southall’s drug ledgers, highlighting their involvement in a cocaine distribution network in Mobile. Investigators uncovered that McCaine and Hines had received multiple kilograms of cocaine for distribution.
Akron Man Sentenced for Reckless Shooting Death of Bryan McNeil
A 76-year-old Akron man, Harry Wilkinson, was sentenced to three years in a community-based correctional facility for the reckless shooting death of Bryan McNeil on the Firestone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3383 property in Akron.
Mark Crites Sentenced to Life for Murders of John and Gloria Norgaard
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Mark Crites, a Springfield resident, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of John and Gloria Norgaard. The couple was found shot to death in their home in September 2022. Crites was arrested the following day, found in the Norgaards’ car, and charged with their murders.
Akron Man Stephan G. Ward Sentenced to 100 Months for Meth Distribution
An Akron man was sentenced to federal prison on Monday for his involvement in distributing methamphetamine, according to a statement from the United States Department of Justice.
Former Summerdale Police Chief Kevin Brock Arrested for Forgery
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) — Kevin Brock, the former chief of police in Summerdale, and his wife, Lori Brock, were arrested on Tuesday, each facing charges of second-degree forgery and second-degree possession of a forged instrument, according to jail records.
Five Foreign Nationals Arrested in $127 Million EBT Skimming Operation
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Five foreign nationals illegally in the U.S. have been arrested for their involvement in a large-scale card skimming operation that targeted individuals receiving CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits. Federal investigators revealed that the group had installed skimming devices on point-of-sale machines like credit card readers and ATMs, which allowed them to clone EBT cards and steal funds from the accounts.
Michigan Men Jalen Wilson and Nathaniel Smith Arrested in Credit Card Fraud Scheme
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) — Two Michigan men have been arrested in connection with a credit card fraud scheme involving counterfeit cards, authorities say.
Kari and Braxton Taylor Arrested for Stealing U-Haul in Duplin County
Duplin County, NC — Kari Taylor and Braxton Taylor were arrested on Saturday in Duplin County after stealing a U-Haul truck. The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside the Warsaw Police Department, successfully apprehended the couple following a series of tips from local residents.
Three Arrested in Fontana for Check Fraud, Stolen Vehicles, and Drugs
Fontana, CA — A months-long investigation into check fraud led Fontana officers to arrest three suspects on Thursday for a series of crimes, including stolen vehicles, hard drugs, and mail theft.
Jayden Wright and Jared Dimmit Arrested for Robbery and Car Theft
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — Two men, Jayden Wright, 19, from Ozark, and Jared Dimmit, 42, from Springfield, were arrested following an alleged assault and car theft incident on February 5, 2025.
Joshua O. Williams Arrested for Multiple Theft Charges at Walmart
Millbrook, AL (February 5, 2025) — Joshua O. Williams, 37, of Millbrook, was arrested after turning himself in to local police on February 5, 2025. Williams faces a total of 14 counts of Theft of Property in the 4th Degree following multiple alleged thefts at a local Walmart.
Anthony and Raymond Rojas Arrested in Fresno Robbery Cases
Fresno, CA (February 9, 2025) — Two men have been arrested in connection with two robberies that occurred in Fresno on February 1, 2025, according to Fresno Police Department officials. The first robbery occurred at Best Buy on Blackstone Avenue, where a suspect forcefully ripped two cash registers from behind the counter before fleeing through the parking lot. The suspect was followed by a second individual, and both suspects were seen entering a vehicle which then fled the area.
John and Sydney Hendricks Arrested After Theft and Chase
Montgomery County, OH (February 9, 2025) — A couple was arrested on theft charges following a dramatic police chase through Montgomery County on February 5, 2025. According to Englewood Police, officers were called to the Meijer store located at 9200 N Main Street around 2 p.m. on reports of two shoplifters. The suspects were identified as John Hendricks, 32, of Hartford City, IN, and his wife, Sydney Hendricks, 25.
Hollywood Producer David Pearce Convicted of Murder and Sexual Assault
Los Angeles, CA (February 9, 2025) — Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce, 42, was convicted this week of first-degree murder for his role in the deaths of two Los Angeles women, Christy Giles, 24, and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, 26. Pearce also faced charges for the rape and sexual assault of seven other women, spanning from 2007 to 2021. He was found guilty on all charges.
Vicksburg Police Officer Arrested for Theft and Gun Possession
Vicksburg, MS (February 9, 2025) — Omarion Richardson, a booking officer with the Vicksburg Police Department, has been arrested on felony charges for theft from a vehicle and possession of stolen property. The arrest was made this week in connection to a theft that took place on January 29, 2025.
Ellis Townsend Turns Himself in for Murder of 75-Year-Old in Gulfport
Gulfport, Miss. – Ellis Townsend, 27, of Greenville, Mississippi, turned himself in to the Gulfport Police Department on Friday, February 7, 2025, after being wanted for the fatal assault of 75-year-old Scott Miller. Townsend is charged with the murder of Miller, who succumbed to injuries sustained in November 2024.
Vernell Survillion Arrested for Fraudulent Rental Assistance Claims
JACKSON, Miss. – Vernell Survillion, a Quitman County man and owner of several rental properties, has been arrested for submitting fraudulent applications to the Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program (RAMP). The program, which is managed by the Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC), was designed to assist tenants who are struggling with rent payments.
Vicksburg Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Health Care Fraud and Theft
Jackson, Miss. – A Vicksburg man, Laron Evans, was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate after he pled guilty to several charges related to health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. In addition to his prison sentence, Evans was ordered to pay $1,917,231.26 in restitution to the victims involved in the fraudulent scheme.
Former USPS Employee Sentenced for Stealing $24 Million in Checks
Charlotte, N.C. – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee, Nakedra Shannon, along with two co-conspirators, has been sentenced for stealing over $24 million worth of checks, including U.S. Treasury checks, while employed at a USPS distribution center in Charlotte.
Pharmacist Mina George Sadek Georgy Arrested for Theft and Drug Possession
Florence, S.C. (WPDE) – Mina George Sadek Georgy, a pharmacist at McLeod Health in Florence, was arrested this week outside the hospital after being linked to several criminal charges. The Florence Police Department responded to a notification from a FLOCK camera, alerting them to a vehicle registered to a wanted suspect out of Richland County. The vehicle, a black 2016 BMW, was located near McLeod Hospital and pulled over in the parking lot.
Former USPS Supervisor Joivian Hayes Admits to $300K Theft
Compton, Calif. (AP) – Joivian Tjuana Hayes, a former United States Postal Service (USPS) supervisor, has pleaded guilty to charges of being a serial mail thief, admitting to stealing over $300,000 worth of checks, gold coins, and collectible currency while working at the Costa Mesa Post Office.
Pharmacist Mina George Sadek Georgy Arrested for Theft and Drug Possession
Florence, S.C. (WPDE) – Mina George Sadek Georgy, a pharmacist at McLeod Health in Florence, was arrested this week outside the hospital after being linked to several criminal charges. The Florence Police Department responded to a notification from a FLOCK camera, alerting them to a vehicle registered to a wanted suspect out of Richland County. The vehicle, a black 2016 BMW, was located near McLeod Hospital and pulled over in the parking lot.
Former USPS Supervisor Joivian Hayes Admits to $300K Theft
Compton, Calif. (AP) – Joivian Tjuana Hayes, a former United States Postal Service (USPS) supervisor, has pleaded guilty to charges of being a serial mail thief, admitting to stealing over $300,000 worth of checks, gold coins, and collectible currency while working at the Costa Mesa Post Office.
Tiffany Brown Convicted of Defrauding FEMA in $156M Contract Scheme
Atlanta, Ga. (AP) – Tiffany Brown, 45, has been convicted by a federal jury of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through a fraudulent $156 million contract to supply self-heating meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Lamone Lauderdale Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking and Gun Crimes
Indianapolis, Ind. — Lamone Lauderdale, 37, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted for possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances and carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. This was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana on Wednesday.
Nurse Travis Eskridge Charged with Fentanyl Tampering and Theft
Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. — Registered nurse Travis Eskridge, 53, has been charged with multiple federal offenses, including three counts of tampering with a consumer product, specifically fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Kingsley Apenteng Pleads Guilty to PPP Loan Fraud Scheme
Dumfries, Va. — Kingsley Apenteng, 40, of Dumfries, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to his fraudulent application for and receipt of funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced.
Dean A. Tran Sentenced for Unemployment Fraud and Tax Evasion
FITCHBURG, MA — Dean A. Tran, a former Massachusetts state senator, was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and failing to report income to the IRS, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced. Tran was also ordered to pay restitution of $25,100 to the DUA and $23,327 to the IRS.
Fontana Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Laundering Funds in International Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly
FONTANA, CA — Fabrisio Arias, 46, was sentenced on February 7 to 41 months in prison for his role in laundering nearly $400,000 in a fraudulent international sweepstakes scheme that targeted older Americans, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California. In addition to his prison sentence, Arias was ordered to pay restitution of $395,536 to 22 victims.
Mistrial Declared in Murder Case of Laura Cardenas; Adam Hughes Faces First-Degree Murder Charges in Retrial
HENRY COUNTY, VA — A judge in Henry County declared a mistrial for Adam Hughes, the man charged in connection with the 2023 murder of his fiancée, Laura Cardenas, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict during a two-day trial that started on January 15, 2025. The jury informed the court on the morning of January 19 that they were deadlocked and unable to come to a decision.
Shawn Overstreet Arrested for Child Sex Crime Charges in Bedford
A 50-year-old man from Bedford, Virginia, Shawn Overstreet, has been arrested on serious child sex crime charges. Overstreet was taken into custody by the Bedford Police Department on January 31 after being charged with 10 felony counts related to child solicitation via electronic communication.
Demetrius Deshawn Hairston Charged in 2016 Murder of Cornelius Clark
In a major breakthrough nearly eight years in the making, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has officially charged Demetrius Deshawn Hairston, 34, in the 2016 murder of 23-year-old Cornelius Montrell Clark from Reidsville, North Carolina.
Thai Man Somsak Arrested for Theft and Burglary in Bangkok
A 45-year-old Thai man, identified as Somsak, was arrested on February 8 for allegedly committing a series of home burglaries in Bangkok. The arrest came after a public call for assistance regarding a thief using a motorcycle for multiple thefts, as seen on social media.
Randy Bechler Sentenced to Probation for Multiple Robberies
MILWAUKEE — Randy Bechler, 66, was sentenced to probation after he robbed a Walmart twice and attempted a third robbery in November 2023, claiming he needed money to celebrate his birthday at a casino.
Two Chicago Residents Arrested in Marinette County Drug Bust
WAUSAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Two Chicago residents were arrested in Marinette County following a traffic stop in which deputies seized nearly 130 grams of illegal drugs.
Quaymar Suggs Sentenced to 21 Years for Murder and Gang Crimes
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Quaymar Suggs, 20, of New Haven, was sentenced to nearly 21 years in federal prison for his role in the violent Exit 8 street gang and the 2021 murder of 18-year-old Tashawn Brown, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Seven Sacramento Residents Charged in Major Drug and Firearms Bust
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Seven individuals from Sacramento have been charged with drug trafficking and firearms offenses in a significant bust announced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on February 7, 2025.
Former U.S. Rep. TJ Cox Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Charges
FRESNO, Calif. – Former U.S. Representative Terrance John “TJ” Cox, 61, of Fresno, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and wire fraud affecting a financial institution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California.
