Washington Men Arrested in Albany Scam Attempt: Yong Xue & Zhen He
Two men from Washington were arrested on Tuesday, February 4, for allegedly attempting to defraud an Albany resident.
Mohjid Singh & Habri Harmal Arrested for $50,000 Reno Scam
Two suspects are behind bars after allegedly defrauding individuals in south Reno out of nearly $50,000.
Serge Pun Charged with Money Laundering Amid Yoma Bank Scandal
Serge Pun, the former executive chairman of Singapore-listed Yoma Strategic Holdings Limited, was charged with money laundering and illegal transactions in late July after being detained by Myanmar’s military junta for over a month.
Five Arrested in Hong Kong for Attempting US$10 Billion Fraud
Five individuals, including a Filipino man and woman, were arrested in Hong Kong on Monday afternoon for attempting to use forged documents to secure US$10 billion (approximately HK$78 billion) in a bank fraud scheme.
Barkalski Clark Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence Charges in Shreveport
Shreveport, La. — A domestic violence victim chose not to participate in the prosecution of her attacker, but despite her refusal to testify, Barkalski Clark, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of violence against his longtime dating partner before Caddo District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr. on Wednesday, just before his trial was set to begin.
Shaquaila Lewis Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding SBA Amid COVID
Gibsland, La. – Shaquaila Lewis, 36, also known as Shaquaila Lewis-Chatman, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for her involvement in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other financial institutions. Restitution will be determined at a later date, acting U.S. Attorney Alexander Van Hook announced on Wednesday.
Tashiuntay Miles Wanted for Bank Fraud Involving $60,000 in Shreveport
Shreveport, La. – Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department’s White Collar Crimes Unit have issued an arrest warrant for Tashiuntay Miles, 33, in connection with a bank fraud case involving over $60,000.
Seven Arrested in Fort Worth ATM Theft Ring Linked to Houston
Fort Worth, Texas – Seven individuals were arrested by Fort Worth police in connection with an ATM theft ring originating in Houston. The arrests were made after a surveillance operation tracked the suspects to an ATM on Hulen Street.
David Pollard Arrested for Killing His Wife Iona in Rosenberg
On the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2025, law enforcement responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Pollards’ residence. Deputies found Iona Pollard deceased, and her husband was immediately taken into custody. David Pollard is facing murder charges, with a bond set at $300,000.
Leonardtown Man, Joseph Franklin Sullivan, Arrested After Vehicle Theft
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Authorities have apprehended 29-year-old Joseph Franklin Sullivan after he evaded law enforcement for several weeks following a vehicle theft incident in October 2024. Sullivan was arrested on January 28, 2025, by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies after an arrest warrant was issued for his involvement in the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, multiple counts of theft, and other related offenses.
Three Men Arrested in Connection with $5,000 ATM Theft in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Three men are in custody at the Adams County Jail after being accused of stealing more than $5,000 from an ATM in Juniata, Nebraska.
Craig Campbell Arrested for 8 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Seward
SEWARD, Neb. (KOLN) – A Denver man, Craig Campbell, 64, faces serious charges after a Seward County Sheriff’s deputy discovered eight pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop early Sunday morning.
Former Taylorville Chamber CEO Patty A. Hornbuckle Pleads Guilty to Theft
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. – Patty A. Hornbuckle, the former CEO of the Taylorville Chamber of Commerce, has pleaded guilty to theft/deception charges in the amount between $500 and $10,000. The embezzlement charge involving a larger sum was dismissed.
Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Anthony Day Roberts
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. – Prince George’s County Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Anthony Day Roberts. The suspects—29-year-old Chanel Slaughter, 34-year-old Deandre Wilson, and 36-year-old Joseph Lewis—are all from Suitland, Maryland. They face charges including first and second-degree murder, attempted murder, and related offenses.
Sergio Jaime-Zazueta Sentenced for 200 Pounds of Methamphetamine
LINCOLN, Neb. – Sergio David Jaime-Zazueta, 45, of Mexico, has been sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison after being caught with 200 pounds of crystal meth during a traffic stop in Seward County. The Department of Justice announced his sentence for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
South Carolina Authorities Seize Fentanyl, Guns, and Cash in Major Drug Bust
EDGEMOOR, S.C. – Authorities in Chester County, South Carolina, have made one of the largest drug busts in the county’s history, seizing a significant amount of illegal substances, weapons, and cash.
Maryland Woman Arrested in Connection with Attempted Bank Robbery
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Authorities have arrested Marlissa Lanae Redd, 34, of Trappe, Maryland, in connection with an attempted bank robbery that occurred at a Wells Fargo branch in Annapolis on January 16, 2025.
Upper Marlboro Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Tyrone Hager
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – Authorities have arrested and charged 24-year-old William Tebo of Upper Marlboro in connection with the fatal stabbing of 43-year-old Tyrone Hager.
Martina Meija Garcia Arrested for Identity Theft at CVS in Huntingdon Valley
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA. – The Lower Moreland Police Department has arrested 27-year-old Martina Meija Garcia for identity theft after she attempted to pick up a fraudulent package at the CVS retail store located at 670 Welsh Road in Huntingdon Valley.
Windsor Police Arrest Three in $3,377 Retail Theft Scheme
WINDSOR, ON – A retail theft investigation by Windsor police has led to the arrest of three suspects, with a fourth still at large.
Former Lee Health Worker Arrested for Stealing $150K in Medical Equipment
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A former employee of Lee Health has been arrested after authorities discovered he stole over $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Memorial Hospital and sold it online.
Property Manager Arrested for Stealing Rent Payments from Tenants
CICERO, N.Y. – Christine Hogan, a property manager at Wedgewood Apartments in Bridgeport, was arrested on February 11, 2025, for allegedly stealing rent payments from tenants. Hogan, also known as Christine Waters, faces charges of Grand Larceny in the third degree.
Two Defendants Sentenced for Defrauding the U.S. Government and Filing False Tax Returns
GREENBELT, Md. – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Sandra Denise Curl of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Percy Leroy Jacobs of Prince Frederick, Maryland, to 30 months each in federal prison on February 11, 2025. Both defendants were convicted for conspiring to defraud the United States, helping file false tax returns, and theft of government funds.
Maryland Woman Indicted for Felony Insurance Fraud and Theft
BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Rhonda Keisha Powell, also known as Rhonda Keisha Jackson, 38, of Upper Marlboro, has been indicted on charges of felony insurance fraud, theft of property valued at $25,000 or more, and attempted theft of property valued at $100,000 or more. The charges stem from two separate fraudulent insurance claims Powell submitted under her renter’s policy with United States Automobile Association (USAA).
Former Maryland State Employee Pleads Guilty to $63,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
BALTIMORE – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Racquel Britt Davis, 51, of Baltimore, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to a felony theft scheme involving fraudulent insurance claims. Davis is accused of stealing approximately $63,898.33 from American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC) by submitting 18 false short-term disability claims between October 2017 and September 2020.
Beltsville Construction Company Owner Sentenced for Wage Theft Scheme
BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Jose Walter Marquez Rivera, 43, of Beltsville, Maryland, was sentenced on one count of theft scheme involving a value of $100,000 or more. In the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Judge Darren S. Johnson sentenced Marquez to 90 days in jail, followed by five years of supervised probation. Marquez was also ordered to pay restitution of $291,333.07.
Former UConn Basketball Player Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Mother in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Eric Cobb, a former basketball player for the University of Connecticut, was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, after authorities discovered the body of his mother, 51-year-old Erika Winford, wrapped in blankets and towels in their backyard. Cobb, 28, has been charged with her murder following the discovery of her body, which showed evidence of a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Texas Couple Arrested for Trafficking 30,000 Fentanyl Pills to Miami
MIAMI, FL – Two individuals from Texas, Jose Luis Martinez, 27, and Valeria Nohemi Villicana, 26, have been arrested for trafficking 30,000 fentanyl pills from Houston to Miami, authorities said. The couple faces charges of fentanyl trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.
Baltimore Man Arrested in Severn After Police Find Drugs During Traffic Stop
SEVERN, MD – A Baltimore man, Larry Joseph Mason, 40, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Severn after Anne Arundel County police officers discovered suspected drugs during a traffic stop.
South Carolina Doctor Sentenced for Distributing Oxycodone and Exploiting Patient
FLORENCE, S.C. – David Carlos Rodriguez Jr., 50, a doctor practicing in Lake City, South Carolina, was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for distributing Oxycodone outside the scope of medical practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.
Two Charged in New Jersey Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
NEWARK, NJ — Pablo Suruy Hernandez, 41, of Guatemala, and Giovanni Guzman, 41, of El Salvador, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.
Juan Carlos Gutierrez Sentenced to 20 Years for Fentanyl Death
Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 34, also known as “Johnny G” from Montebello, California, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose at a Long Beach drug treatment facility, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Tyree McCombs Sentenced to 19 Years for Kidnapping, Robbery
Tyree Eugene McCombs, 29, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison on Tuesday for his involvement in two violent kidnapping and robbery incidents that took place in 2022. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, McCombs was the leader of the schemes, personally targeting victims, assaulting them, and demanding ransoms.
Ceferino Espinoza Angulo, Sinaloa Cartel Member, Charged with Drug Trafficking
Ceferino Espinoza Angulo, 43, a high-ranking member of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, was charged with multiple drug-related offenses, including manufacturing, distributing, and importing illicit drugs into the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced Tuesday. Espinoza Angulo, a dual U.S. and Mexican citizen, allegedly played a key role in the trafficking of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy.
Geneva Man Arrested for Stealing Items from Kinney Drugs
Lyons, NY — A Geneva man was arrested for petit larceny after allegedly stealing items from Kinney Drugs in Lyons, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Ryan M. Newman Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography, Faces 25+ Years in Prison
Ryan M. Newman, a 33-year-old convicted sex offender from Corning, has pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials and will serve at least 25 years in prison, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced on February 12.
Omar Alaidrus Sentenced to 12 Months for Drug Distribution and Food Stamp Fraud
Omar Alaidrus, 24, of Schenectady, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution operation and a fraudulent food stamp scheme that totaled more than $316,000.
Eleven Paterson Gang Members Charged in Violent RICO Conspiracy
Eleven members of the Paterson-based street gang 100k have been charged for their involvement in a violent racketeering conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced.
Texas Deputy Constable Arrested for Stealing from Walmart Stores
HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — A veteran law enforcement officer with more than 15 years of service in Harris County has been arrested in connection with a theft investigation. Deputy Constable Perry Wesley, who has worked for Precinct 7, is accused of stealing from multiple Walmart stores while in uniform.
Moses Lake Woman Sentenced for Stealing Wallet and Using Stolen Credit Cards
EPHRATA, Wash. — A 34-year-old woman from Moses Lake was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to stealing a wallet and fraudulently using the victim’s credit cards. Carmela Ramirez was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court on Tuesday to four concurrent terms of 21 days of house arrest for four counts of second-degree theft.
