Luis Torres Diaz Arrested for Defrauding Manitowoc Woman of $20K
Luis Torres Diaz, a 27-year-old Venezuelan citizen, was arrested on charges of defrauding a Manitowoc County woman out of $20,000. Prosecutors say he also tried to scam other victims in the area.
Vickenson Ambroise Arrested for Palm Beach Craigslist Scam
Vickenson Ambroise, 38, is facing multiple charges after allegedly scamming two renters in Palm Beach with a fraudulent Craigslist listing. The scam lured victims with a deal for a Palm Beach apartment listed at an unusually low price, leading to a series of criminal charges against Ambroise.
Zachary Chilson Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Mexico, NY”
MEXICO, NY — A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on the morning of February 15 at a parking lot in Mexico, NY.
“Geovanni Otero Arrested in White Plains, Wanted for Homicide in Philadelphia”
WHITE PLAINS, NY — A routine traffic stop on February 15 led to the capture of a fugitive wanted for homicide in Philadelphia.
“Two New Jersey Men Arrested in Guilderland Scam Operation”
GUILDERLAND, NY — Two New Jersey men were arrested on February 14 following an alleged scam operation in Guilderland.
“Schenectady Woman Arrested for Stealing Over $1,000 from Wilton Walmart”
WILTON, NY — A 33-year-old woman from Schenectady was arrested on Saturday after attempting to steal more than $1,000 worth of items from the Wilton Walmart.
“Three Arrested in Crisp County Drug Bust After Traffic Stop”
CRISP COUNTY, GA — A routine traffic stop in Crisp County on Monday night led to the arrest of three individuals and a significant drug bust.
Jon Carpenter Arrested in Saratoga for Cocaine Possession
Saratoga, NY — On December 30, around midnight, police pulled over a vehicle on Lake Avenue after the driver failed to signal a turn. During the stop, officers noticed items commonly linked to illegal drug use inside the vehicle.
Charles Gatt Arrested for Stealing Equipment from Bergen Parks
A former employee of the Bergen County Parks Department was arrested and charged with stealing equipment, officials report.
Dorsey Johnson Arrested for Stealing Chiefs Merchandise in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A theft of hundreds of dollars worth of Chiefs merchandise from a Kansas City grocery store has led to the arrest of Dorsey J. Johnson, 36, of Oak Grove.
Yahir Van Vollenhoven Arrested in Kansas City on Human Trafficking Charge
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Yahir Van Vollenhoven, 25, of Overland Park, Kansas, was arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, in connection with a human trafficking charge and is awaiting extradition back to Kansas.
8 Arrested in Fort Worth for Smash-and-Grab Robbery at El Rancho
FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities are investigating a series of smash-and-grab robberies at El Rancho grocery stores across North Texas. The latest incident occurred in Fort Worth on Sunday, just before the Super Bowl, where four masked men entered the store on North Main Street, smashing glass cases and stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Joseph Murphy Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Children in Bainbridge
BAINBRIDGE, GA — Joseph Murphy, 40, of Bainbridge, Georgia, has been arrested and charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Zachary Huber and Mary Soto Arrested for Drug Charges in Lacey’s Spring
LACEY’S SPRING, Ala. (WAFF) — Two individuals were arrested and charged after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a stolen gun in Lacey’s Spring on Thursday.
Arrington Hotoph and Tori Web-Carter Arrested for Vehicle Theft in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. — A man and woman were arrested in George County in connection with a stolen vehicle out of Jackson County, according to Mississippi Crime Stoppers.
Gabriel Rosario Arrested for Sexual Assault Charges in Delaware
WILMINGTON, DE — Gabriel Rosario, a 30-year-old man from Pennsylvania, has been apprehended on multiple charges of sexual assault following a year-long investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police.
Adam Herman Pleads No Contest to Fraud and Unlicensed Medical Practices
HARRISBURG, PA — Adam Herman, 44, of Slatington, has pleaded no contest to 17 felonies and one misdemeanor after being accused of posing as a medical professional to provide unauthorized care at personal care homes and assisted living facilities. His deceptive actions resulted in Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies paying fraudulent claims.
Angela Bullard Arrested for Theft of Ankle Monitor
LENS FALLS — Angela M. Bullard, 43, of Glens Falls, was arrested this week on charges related to the alleged theft of an ankle monitoring device last summer. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced her arrest on Thursday, charging her with one count of fourth-degree grand larceny, a Class E felony.
Hackensack Woman Arrested for Embezzling Over $450K from Employer
PARAMUS, N.J. — A former employee of a Bergen County business has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $451,000 through unauthorized bank transfers, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
Four Arrested in Lawrence County Drug Bust After Months-Long Investigation
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. — Four individuals were arrested in Lawrence County after a months-long drug sales investigation conducted by the Lawrence County VICE Narcotics Unit. The operation targeted criminal activity in the Speake community, which had been the subject of numerous complaints from local residents.
Decatur Woman Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl Following Investigation
DECATUR, Ala. — A Decatur woman has been arrested for trafficking fentanyl after a months-long investigation by the Decatur Police Department.
Three Men Arrested in Decatur for Organized Retail Theft
DECATUR, Ala. — Three men were arrested following an investigation into organized retail theft after stealing over $1,800 worth of merchandise.
Van Buren Man Arrested in Connection to Human Trafficking Investigation at Rogers Massage Parlors
ROGERS, AR — A Van Buren man has been arrested following a multi-agency human trafficking investigation involving three Asian massage parlors in Rogers. David Whited, 63, of South Laken Circle in Van Buren, was apprehended by U.S. marshals on Tuesday in Fort Smith. He faces charges related to human trafficking and organized criminal activity.
Six Arrested in Blount County Undercover Sting Targeting Child Sexual Predators, Including High School Basketball Coach
BLOUNT COUNTY, AL — Six men, including an assistant high school basketball coach, were arrested following an undercover sting operation aimed at catching child sexual predators. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrests in a Facebook post on February 13, 2025, noting that no actual children were involved in the operation.
Three Arrested in Connection to 2017 Homicide in Macon
MACON, Ga. — Three individuals have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the 2017 homicide of Michael Baxley. The arrests come after over seven years of investigation into the death of Baxley, whose body was discovered on November 6, 2017.
Lawrence County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges After Investigation
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. — A Lawrence County man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges after a months-long investigation by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office.
Four Brockton Men Charged in Connection with June 2024 Shootout
BOSTON, MA — Four Brockton men have been charged in connection with a shootout that occurred in June 2024, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts on February 14, 2025.
Merced Man Charged in Major Drug Trafficking Operation
SACRAMENTO, CA — Jesus Magana Mellin, 34, also known as “Compadre,” from Merced, was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California on February 14, 2025.
Three Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Xavier Elijah Coltrane, 21, Vaughn Meachem, 34, and Cameron Harris, 24, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute and distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced on February 14, 2025.
Laurel Man Convicted on Multiple Federal Charges for Drug and Firearms Trafficking
GREENBELT, MD – Thomas Emmanuel Williams, 52, of Laurel, Maryland, was convicted by a federal jury on 12 charges related to drug and firearms trafficking after a four-day trial. Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, and Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made the announcement following the verdict.
Hyattsville Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry After Deportation
GREENBELT, MD – Erbeth Gomez-Delgado, 48, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby to 24 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported. This sentence follows his conviction for Reentry After Deportation, a crime he was found guilty of in November 2024 following a three-day trial.
Maryland Childcare Center Owner Indicted for Theft, Fraud, and Public Assistance Abuse
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Anne Arundel County Grand Jury has issued two indictments against Jonathan Tarrell Smalls, 41, a childcare center owner, for felony theft scheme, identity fraud, and public assistance fraud. The investigation was led by the Attorney General’s Fraud and Corruption Unit in the Criminal Division.
Keon Palmer Faces Jury Deliberation in Ma’Kayvia Cabell Murder Case
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The jury in the trial of 22-year-old Keon Palmer, accused of killing 19-year-old Ma’Kayvia Cabell in February 2024, began deliberations after both the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments.
Third Arrest Made in Brandon Holland Murder Case in Franklin County
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. — A third person has been arrested in connection with the tragic murder of 30-year-old Brandon Holland, who was shot and killed in Franklin County, Virginia, in December 2024.