“Three Flint Residents Arrested in Watertown for Gas Station Fraud”
Watertown, SD – Three individuals from Flint, Michigan, were arrested on Monday after attempting and successfully completing a fraudulent gas station scam in Watertown. The incident began when a local gas station manager was alerted by corporate headquarters about a similar scam in Fargo, N.D. The alert included images of the suspects and their vehicle.
Illegal Alien Arrested in Knox County for Identity Theft, Fraud
Knox County, TN – 41-year-old Zureymal L. Martinez was arrested on December 14, 2024, in Knox County for identity theft and fraudulent receipt of food assistance. Martinez was taken into custody and held on a $40,000 bond.
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj Arrested for Corruption and Money Laundering
Tirana, Albania – Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana, was arrested on Monday by Albanian authorities for charges of corruption, money laundering, and related crimes. If convicted, Veliaj could face up to 15 years in prison, according to prosecutors.
Former Albanian President Ilir Meta Arrested for Corruption and Money Laundering
Tirana, Albania – Ilir Meta, former president of Albania and leader of the Freedom Party, was arrested by agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on his way to a press conference at party headquarters. The arrest, authorized by the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption (SPAK), is part of an ongoing investigation into Meta’s alleged involvement in several criminal activities, including corruption, money laundering, and asset concealment.
Father and Son from St. Louis Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Theft Ring
St. Louis, MO – Curtis R. Lasky, 60, and his son, Cody R. Lasky, 25, have been charged in connection with an organized theft ring that resulted in millions of dollars worth of stolen goods, including firearms, drugs, and construction equipment.
Sioux Falls Man Arrested for Fraudulent Debit Card Use in Nebraska
Rock Valley, IA — Jeremy O’Neil Ruddell, 52, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was arrested on February 7, 2025, in connection with a third-degree fraudulent practice charge. Ruddell was taken into custody after a warrant was issued following an investigation into his misuse of a debit card.
Shelley Rae Schuck Receives Suspended Sentence for Theft
Sibley, IA – Shelley Rae Schuck, 53, of Sibley, has been sentenced to a suspended prison term after pleading guilty to first-degree theft in Osceola County District Court on February 3. Schuck was charged with misappropriating over $10,000 while working as a bookkeeper at Bosma Poultry from 2016 to 2021.
Valley Mills Police Chief and Officer Arrested for Credit Card Fraud
Valley Mills, TX – Valley Mills Police Chief Matthew Cantrell and Officer Solomon Omotoya were arrested on February 10, 2025, following an investigation into suspicious fuel purchases made with the city’s credit card. The investigation began in mid-January when a Valley Mills City Council member reported questionable charges related to the police department’s fuel card.
Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Officials Over N105M Diversion
Kano, Nigeria – Three officials from the Nassarawa Local Government Area, including the Director of Personnel Management, Treasurer, and Cashier, have been arrested by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) for their alleged involvement in diverting N105 million.
Real Estate Fraudster Herbert Whalen Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison
Indianapolis, IN – Herbert “Bert” Whalen, 50, was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors across the country. The sentence, handed down in federal court in New Jersey by U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Cox Arleo, also includes a $5,000 fine and three years of supervised release following his prison term. Whalen will remain free on bond until ordered to surrender.
St. Paul Man Arrested in Orange City on Drug Charges
Orange City, IA – Jacob James Lamperd-Craig, a 25-year-old from St. Paul, Minnesota, was arrested in Orange City on Sunday, Feb. 9, after being caught with marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a routine traffic stop for speeding on the 1800 block of South Albany Place.
Shone Bagley Sentenced for Stealing $54K from 401(k) Funds
Monroe, WI – Shone Bagley, a 54-year-old man from eastern Wisconsin, was sentenced to prison after being convicted of stealing over $54,000 from the 401(k) funds of employees at a Monroe-based in-home nursing care company. Bagley was sentenced to three years of initial confinement and five years of extended supervision.
Johnathon Richard Arrested in Broussard for Sexual Battery
Broussard, LA – Johnathon Richard Jr., 22, of Broussard, has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault. Authorities, including Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detectives and the SWAT team, executed an arrest warrant for Richard on Thursday.
William Feliciano and Concetta Star Dearborn Arrested in Onslow County Drug Bust
Onslow County, N.C. – Two individuals have been arrested following a large-scale drug bust in Onslow County. Deputies from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with other law enforcement units, executed three search warrants on Wild Geese Lane and Duncan Road South in Richlands on Thursday.
5 Arrested in Livingston Following Narcotics Investigation
Livingston, Texas – A routine traffic stop in Livingston led to the arrest of five individuals after a narcotics investigation revealed a significant amount of methamphetamine and cocaine. On the night of February 5, officers with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Mill Gate Road for a traffic violation.
Two Arrested in $243M Scam Targeting Genesis Creditor
Los Angeles, CA – Law enforcement in Los Angeles has arrested two individuals involved in a $243 million social engineering scam that targeted a Genesis Global creditor. The scammers, identified as Malone Iam, Veer Chetal, and Jeandiel Serrano, swindled the funds from a single Genesis creditor in August by impersonating a Gemini customer support agent.
El Paso Men Arrested for Stealing Catalytic Converter
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two men were arrested in El Paso Thursday night after they were allegedly caught stealing a catalytic converter from a Ford F-250 truck parked in the middle of a street in the Lower Valley.
CBP Officer Manuel Perez Jr. Arrested in Smuggling and Drug Case
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, Manuel Perez Jr., was arrested in El Paso on charges tied to a conspiracy involving human smuggling and drug trafficking. Perez, aged 32, is accused of smuggling undocumented noncitizens into the U.S. for financial gain. The indictment also claims he was involved in trafficking cocaine, intending to distribute it across Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
Chelsea O’Donnell Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges, Receives Probation
MARINETTE, Wis. (WLUK) — Chelsea O’Donnell, 27, has pleaded guilty to six charges, including three drug-related counts, and was sentenced to three years of probation. The charges stemmed from incidents in both Marinette and Oconto Counties.
Des Moines Man Ernest Christofferson Arrested for Sexual Assault
A Des Moines man is currently in the Des Moines County Correctional Center after police say he sexually assaulted a woman in West Burlington.
William Houdini Johnson Jr. Arrested for Armed Robbery and Burglary
A man was recently arrested in connection with an armed robbery and burglary that occurred on 15th Street in Elkins, West Virginia, back in September.
Elijah Del Rio and Charvince Hoopii Arrested in Maui Car Theft Case
Maui police have made arrests in connection with a car theft incident that occurred on January 24, 2025. Charvince Hoopii, 18, was arrested without incident on Monday, February 10, on a warrant for Unauthorized Entry into a Motor Vehicle (UEMV). Hoopii is accused of entering a Toyota truck on the day of the theft.
Gordon County Firefighter Hunter Wilson Arrested for Theft During Fire Response
A Gordon County firefighter, Hunter Wilson, 26, was arrested and fired this week after allegedly stealing property during an active fire response.
Jeffery McCullough Arrested for Assault and Cruelty to Children in Gordon County
Gordon County deputies were recently dispatched to a home on Knight Road in the Ranger community following a report of an assault. Upon investigation, officers found that a 39-year-old woman had been badly beaten with a blunt instrument, resulting in severe injuries to her face and head.
Williston Man, 2 Women Arrested for Stolen Vehicle and Various Charges
On Sunday evening, February 9, Williston authorities arrested three individuals connected to a stolen vehicle. Jurtavious Ravion Ferguson, 26, of Williston, was apprehended and charged with criminal trespass and terrorizing, both Class C felonies, as well as criminal mischief in connection with damage to property.
Fruitland Park Man Arrested for Shoplifting at Walmart in Leesburg
On February 3, Joseph Walters, 49, of Fruitland Park, was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart in Leesburg after attempting to conceal stolen items in his pants. Walters entered the store and headed to the sports goods department, where he selected two Halo Optics XL450 laser rangefinders valued at $98 and a $4.96 can of butane fuel.
Tamarious Faulkner, Gang Leader, Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking
Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner, 28, a Houston man and leader of the violent Jackson, Michigan-based street gang “Thorough Bread Family” (TBF), pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges involving the distribution of over 400 grams of fentanyl in a federal court in Michigan last Tuesday.
Charles Lang Arrested in Jacksonville Drug Bust After Domestic Dispute
A domestic dispute in Jacksonville, Florida, led to the uncovering of a major drug trafficking operation after officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to the scene on Thomas Street, off McDuff Avenue South.
Jacksonville Teen Arrested for Murder of Carlos Rivera on Westside
Authorities with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) made a swift arrest Thursday afternoon after a witness identified a 16-year-old boy as the executor of a murder at the 122 West Apartments near Westside High School.
Sisters Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempting to Smuggle 7-Year-Old Child into U.S.
Two sisters have been sentenced to three years in federal prison after attempting to smuggle a 7-year-old Mexican child into the United States for financial gain, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced today.
Los Angeles Lawyer Sentenced to 18 Months for Evading Over $7 Million in Taxes
Milton C. Grimes, a longtime Los Angeles attorney, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in federal prison for evading the payment of more than $7.2 million in federal and state taxes over more than two decades, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
St. Petersburg Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jonathan Daniels, 46, of St. Petersburg, was sentenced today to 14 years and seven months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Riverview Man Charged with Murder Following Overdose Deaths of Couple
A Riverview man has been charged with murder in connection with the overdose deaths of a couple found dead inside their residence on July 6, 2024. The victims, identified as 41-year-old William Jackson and 36-year-old Amanda Stephens, were discovered at their home near the 800 block of Richmond Street in Gibsonton.
Jacksonville Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Immigration Law Violations
Hua Yao Ke, a 38-year-old Jacksonville resident, has pleaded guilty to operating a commercial enterprise designed to evade provisions of U.S. immigration laws, according to U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Ke, who owns the Kamiya 86 Sushi and Thai restaurant in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, faces up to five years in federal prison for the crime.
Jacksonville Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal Argument with His Mother
Adiel Marquez Gonzalez, 20, has been arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) homicide unit for the tragic death of his mother, Dulce Maria Martinez Guash. The arrest comes after a domestic dispute on Thursday at an apartment complex on the Arlington Expressway.
